Paper cup crafts that elementary school kids will love! A collection of fun project ideas

A flying octopus? Tako-copter

A flying octopus? A toy like a bamboo-copter made from a paper cup: the 'TacoCopter' #easyCraft #paperCup #flyingCraft

It’s a toy that combines paper cups and a round chopstick to spin like a bamboo-copter and soar into the sky.

By spreading “wings” that catch the wind and coloring it mainly red, it takes on a curious form—a flying octopus.

You’ll use two paper cups and a round chopstick: attach the chopstick and the octopus’s facial parts to a paper cup with only the bottom left to create a launcher.

Then cut slits into the other paper cup, spread it out to form propeller-like blades, and attach it to the launcher to finish.

Fine-tune the propeller angles to make your octopus fly even higher.

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Well-spinning paper cup top

[Playable Craft] How to Make a Simple, Well-Spinning Top (Paper Cup & Plastic Bottle Cap) [Easy Crafting with Recycled Materials] Fun at Home

This is a spinning top made with a paper cup that spins well and is fun to watch because of its colorful look.

All you need are a paper cup and two plastic bottle caps.

First, cut slits into the paper cup and spread them out like propeller blades, then attach an axle made by combining the two caps.

That’s enough to complete the basic shape, but it’s recommended to decorate the “propellers” with an eye toward how it will look while spinning.

The impression changes depending on whether you spread the propellers before decorating or decorate first and then cut the slits, so try out various patterns.

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Flapping Owl

[Craft] Flapping Owl Made from Paper Cups (in Asoppa!)

Let’s make a cute owl with flapping wings! Cut two slits on the sides of a paper cup to form the wings.

Stack another paper cup inside or over it, and cut matching slits in the lower cup so they align with the wings, then attach the two cups together.

Next, cut out eyes, a beak, and properly shaped wings from construction paper, and glue them on to finish.

If you move the lower part of the stacked cups, the wings will flap!

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Paper Cup UFO Catcher

How to make a UFO catcher with paper cups? Crafting tips from a nursery teacher (for 5-year-olds)

The “Paper Cup UFO Catcher” is a popular DIY recreation idea you can enjoy with elementary school kids.

Cut eight slits into a paper cup to make tentacle-like arms, then insert a straw through the center to move it.

Place another paper cup over the top and move it up and down—this opens and closes the arms.

The moment it grabs the target is super exciting! It’s easy to make with everyday materials, yet the movement feels authentic and makes it really fun to play.

Figuring out the controls is part of the charm, and it gets even more exciting when friends compete.

It’s a recommended activity that combines the joy of crafting with the sense of achievement from a game.

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basket

[Papercraft] Easy and stylish basket made from a paper cup | How to make a basket | Cute basket tutorial

For children who like papercraft, making a basket using paper cups is recommended.

First, prepare white and brown paper cups.

After cutting slits into each one, weave them together to form the shape of a basket.

It’s a delicate process, but the result is a finely crafted piece.

Using red or blue instead of brown can create a more playful, pop impression.

By the way, the finished basket is perfect for holding small items or displaying artificial flowers.

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Paper Cup Frog Puppet

[Cute Craft] How to Make a Chomping Frog Puppet (Easy Craft, Handmade Toy) [Using Only Paper Cups] Paper Cup Frog

Easy to make! Here’s an idea for a paper cup frog puppet.

Paper cups are familiar items often used in preschools and at home, right? This time, let’s make a frog puppet using a paper cup.

You’ll need a paper cup, a pen, glue or adhesive, round stickers, and scissors.

If you want to be particular about the cup’s color, you can attach construction paper or origami paper to the cup.

By getting creative with how you draw the facial expression, you can make frogs that look different even with the same basic method.

Guitar

[Summer Vacation Craft] Authentic! How to Make a Cool Guitar (Toilet Paper Rolls, Rubber Bands, Paper Cups) [Handmade Instrument, Playable Toy, Playable Craft] Upcycled Fun • Lower and Middle Elementary Grades • Independent Study

A cool, realistic guitar you can make from everyday materials like paper cups and toilet paper rolls! It’s a fun instrument craft that even lower elementary school kids can enjoy, so it’s perfect for a summer vacation project.

Combine a paper cup and a cardboard tube to build the guitar’s base, then hook rubber bands into slits to make the strings.

If you have time, try adding a mechanism that changes the guitar’s sound or make a pick! Use patterned paper cups or decorate it however you like, and you’ll have a one-of-a-kind, special guitar.

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